Memphis-native Jarnell Stokes has an NBA-ready body since he arrived on the University of Tennessee's campus when he enrolled on his 18th birthday in January of 2012.

Now, he'll take his chiseled 6-foot-8, 260-pound frame to the next level, announcing he's decided to forgo his senior season of eligibility and enter the 2014 draft today.

"First of all, I think Jarnell is going to go down as one of the best big men to ever play at Tennessee - certainly one of the most dominant rebounders ever to wear the orange," UT head coach Cuonzo Martin said in a release sent out by the school. "I hope our fans will celebrate his career, because the growth and development he's shown over the past three years has really been impressive, and I'm proud of the player and man he's become."

Stokes averaged a double-double, posting numbers of 15.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a junior as the Volunteers, earned at at-large bid into the NCAA tournament and advanced all the way to the Sweet 16 from the play-in game.

He started in 84 of 87 career games and leaves as the Volunteers all-time leader in offensive rebounds with 337 in two and a half years in orange.

His 22 double-doubles this season was second in the country and tied UT legend Bernard King's single-season record.

"I know this wasn't an easy decision for him, but his goal has always been to be a pro, and he's worked incredibly hard to put that goal within reach," Martin said. "We all support him and know he'll be a great representative of Tennessee basketball at the next level. It's my hope that he'll eventually return to Tennessee and graduate, and he knows we'll do everything we can to support him when that time comes."

Stokes is seen as a second-round selection by most major draft experts.